LOCAL BUILDERS ARE FACING INCREASED COSTS AFTER NEW BUILDING SAFETY CODES TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 1ST. BEGINNING AFTER THE NEW YEAR, ALL NEW ONE AND TWO FAMILY HOMES MUST HAVE FIRE SPRINKLERS INSTALLED IN EVERY ROOM. THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION ADOPTED THE LAW TO REDUCE FIRES AND ENHANCE SAFETY, BUT RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLERS CAN ADD AN EXTRA 2-THOUSAND AND 5-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME.
